Adversary F-5N/F Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) and Aircraft Maintenance Program

Description The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine the interest, availability, and capabilities of potential Offerors to provide the required F-5N/F Contractor Logistic Services (CLS) and Aircraft Maintenance described herein, and to seek recommendations as well as input on potential acquisition strategies. INTRODUCTION The Department of the Navy (DoN), Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Specialized and Proven Aircraft Program Office PMA-226, Adversary Integrated Product Team (IPT) seeks potential sources to provide F-5N/F Contractor Logistic Services (CLS) and Aircraft Maintenance services. The Contractor will provide these support services to the F-5 Adversary fleet which consists of forty (40) F-5N and three (3) F-5F aircraft. The DoN has additionally procured twenty-two (22) F-5N/F aircraft from Switzerland. These twenty-two (22) aircraft will undergo a block upgrade with estimated fielding beginning in the 3rd quarter FY23. The Contractor shall provide Organizational (O), selected Intermediate (I), and limited Depot (D) level maintenance and logistics support services for the F-5N/F aircraft located at multiple CONUS installations. The Government intends to award a Single Award Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) Contract in accordance with FAR Part 15 procedures. The anticipated period of performance is an ordering period of eight (8) years. The Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Section B, is provided for your review and understanding of the scope of the effort. PLACES OF PERFORMANCE: The F-5N/F Contractor Logistic Services (CLS) and Aircraft Maintenance services are required at the following sites; NAS JRB New Orleans LA, MCAS Yuma AZ, MCAS Beaufort SC, NAS Key West FL, NAS Fallon NV and any additional new sites. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: NAVAIR is seeking companies that have a successful record in performing Organizational (O), selected Intermediate (I), and limited Depot (D) level maintenance and logistics support services as a primary core competency with a high degree of customer satisfaction. Companies must possess a Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET Facility Clearance. SOURCES SOUGHT RESPONSES: Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this sources sought. Submission requirements detailed below: The PWS and Section B attached to this sources sought are intended for interested parties to use in the development of their capabilities statement package. If your company has any questions about the PWS, or areas that may need further definition, please identify those in the response. All data received in response to this sources sought, marked or designated as corporate or proprietary, will be protected from release outside the Government. Information and materials submitted in response to this request will not be returned. Classified material shall not be submitted. Provide a brief company introduction and details on the company/organization, to include; Company Name, mailing address, and Points of Contact (POC) including name, telephone number, fax number, and email address; Company Business Size, CAGE code, DUNS Number, Office location(s), annual revenue history, include number of employees, statement indicating business size and, if company is small, small disadvantaged business (SDB), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone), or 8 (a) business; Interested parties should provide details of their experience in the last five (5) years performing CLS and aircraft maintenance. Please provide up to three (3) of your most relevant efforts, to include the contract number, work description, type of instruction provided, contract name, dollar value, contract type, whether you performed as the prime or subcontractor, period of performance, and relevant Government POC. For NAVAIR contracts, interested parties only need to provide the contract number, name of program and period of performance. For non-NAVAIR contracts, also include a brief description of the following, as applicable, for each relevant effort: - Magnitude of the requirement - (size of the workforce); - Quantities and complexity of aircraft & sites supported; Experience managing thirty (30) or more aircraft simultaneously; and Experience performing at two (2) or more sites simultaneously - Activity level/operational tempo; - Security requirements; - Experience negotiating Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and Service Contract Act (SCA) Price Adjustments; - Experience providing logistical support of aircraft through use of the Federal Supply System and procuring parts commercially from approved sources; - Experience certifying the aircraft safe for flight (as defined in Performance Work Statement, Terms Defined); - Experience performing CLS and O, I and D level of maintenance on fixed wing turbine powered aircraft utilizing COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Naval Aviation Maintenance Program and/or Air Force Instruction 21-101 Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management, and/or Army Instruction FM 3-04.500 Army Aviation Maintenance and/or Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations. SIZE STATUS: The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 488190, size standard $35M. The Product Service Code (PSC) is J015, Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components. Companies must identify their size status, the results of which will be utilized as guidance to determine any potential set-aside basis. SUBMISSION DETAILS: Interested businesses shall submit responses by email to Ms. Kristin Nelson at kristin.a.nelson13.civ@us.navy.mil. Please submit all questions by email to this POC. One electronically submitted response shall be received no later than 07 Sept 2021 and reference: F-5N/F CLS and Aircraft Maintenance Program- Sources Sought. Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten (10) 8.5 x 11 inch pages, font no smaller than 10 point) demonstrating ability to perform the requirements listed above. All responses shall include Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size and any applicable socio-economic status under the $35M size standard, CAGE Code, and Points-of-Contact (POC) including name(s), phone number, and email address. This sources sought announcement is published for informational purposes only. This is not a solicitation. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. No site visit will be permitted during the period of response to this announcement. Firms responding to this announcement will not be individually notified if the requirement is solicited. Solicitations will occur through the Contract Opportunities section of SAM.gov. The Government will use the responses to this announcement to make an informed decision concerning the strategy it will pursue to meet its objective, including determining set-aside opportunities.